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Koga ▶️ is a Flank Champion in Paladins, added on July 18th, 2018.

Lore[ | ]

This is Koga's official bio currently found in his champion page in-game.


Once, a nameless street-rat challenged the tyrant, Zhin. For the boy's courage, and his remarkable skills, Zhin granted him a new life in the Thousand Hands Guild, along with a new name: Koga. The guild became Koga's new family and he became their finest ninja.

But, not all families get along. Out of jealousy, lies were spread and false evidence was planted. Zhin's resulting fury forced Koga to flee. The exiled ninja then fought for his new family — the Resistance — as he searched for the one who betrayed him.

Little does he know, the strings of the Thousand Hands have reached him & his allies, and his betrayer may be closer than ever.

This is an unofficial version of Koga's bio intended to more clearly present all currently known information regarding him. Sources can be found here.


Originally a nameless thief and street rat, he was one of the few with enough courage to challenge Zhin, leader of the Thousand Hands directly. This bravery impressed Zhin, and he took the boy in, giving him a new life, a new family, and his new name: Koga. In time, Koga became their finest ninja.

But eventually, jealousy sprouted in other members of the guild, causing lies and false evidence to be planted against him, which unfortunately Zhin believed; his ensuing rage so great Koga was forced to flee.

With the Magistrate and Thousand Hands hunting him, Koga swore vengeance on the one responsible for his exile. He joined the Resistance for unknown reasons, though his goal of vengeance remains his priority. Eventually, he returned to the Thousand Hands to take his revenge, but before he could face Zhin directly, he was interrupted by Skye.

While they all survived, Koga retreated back to the Resistance, accompanying the group as they journeyed into the Shattered Desert.

Following House Aico gaining leadership of the Magistrate, Koga joined Zhin's New Resistance, though why he seems to have no issue working with Zhin once more, despite the past conflict, is unknown.

According to Atlas, in the Lost Future, Koga would end up dying at some point.

This was Koga's in-game bio prior to the The Damned Frontier update. It's no longer considered canon.


Once, a nameless street rat challenged the tyrant Zhin. For the boy's remarkable skills, Zhin granted him a new life in the Thousands Hands Guild, and a new name: Koga. The Guild was Koga's family and he became their finest ninja. But not all families get along. Jealous lies spread, false evidence was planted, and Zhin's fury forced Koga to flee. Now the exiled ninja fights for his new family -- The Paladins -- as he searches for the one who betrayed him.

Summary[ | ]

Koga is an incredibly mobile flank champion who can swap stances, unlocking other abilities. He also has an energy bar which he uses for all his abilities. His abilities do not have cooldowns, but instead drain his energy. He can swap back and forth from his regular stance, and his Dragon Stance. When in Dragon Stance, his energy is constantly drained. Koga's primary fire are dual SMGs, which are exchanged for for his Hellkite Claws when in his Dragon Stance. The SMGs have a very high rate of fire, in contrast to the Hellkite Claws, which do high damage in burst style. Koga's second ability is a short dash which makes him untargetable for the duration. This uses 1 bar of energy. When in Dragon Stance, he dashes forward, hitting any enemy caught in his path using all his remaining energy. Koga's third ability grants him 30% more movement speed, and increased jump height. This uses 1 bar of energy. He also passively has the ability to climb walls. His ultimate strikes enemies for 1500 damage per second for 2 seconds in an area roughly the size of the payload objective. He is untargetable for the duration. Overall, he is best suited for running and dashing around due to his low health pool and high mobility.

Skills[ | ]

Ability Placeholder LMB

Submachine Guns / Hellkite Claws

Damage (each/per tick)76 /0.06s — 650 /0.55s  
Description

Dual submachine guns or fiery claws depending on your stance. Your SMGs fire 2 rounds every 0.06s, each dealing 38 damage. Your claws deal 650 damage every 0.55s.

Details

Detailed Description
Submachine Guns: Dual Submachine Guns that fire two rounds every 0.06s, each dealing 38 damage. These guns have a maximum Ammo count of 70 and are fully effective up to 75 units.
Hellkite Claws: Cut the air, launching a fiery slash that deals 650 damage every 0.55s. Fully effective up to 120 units.
  • This ability deals Direct Damage.
  • It can do headshots - dealing 114 damage.
  • Has a reload time of 1.4s and can be animation canceled after 0.9s.
  • Has damage falloff with a maximum reduction of 50%.
  • Has accuracy bloom.
  • Hellkite Claws are considered weapon attacks.
Ability Video
Ability Placeholder RMB

Shadow Step / Skewer

Damage (each/per tick)/ — 700  
Description

Consume 1/3 of your energy to dash forward while ethereal or drain all your energy to dash forward and deal 700 damage to all enemies hit with your claws.

Details

Detailed Description
Shadow Step: Quickly dash forward, becoming Ethereal for the 0.6s duration. Has a range of 40 units and consumes 1 unit of Energy.
Skewer: Dash forward and slash all enemies in front of you for 700 damage. Consumes all remaining Energy and has a range of 70 units.
  • This ability deals Area Damage.
  • Cleanses all Status Effects.
  • Koga is not affected by gravity during Shadow Step.
  • Skewer dashes in the direction you are aiming.
  • Skewer can pass (and do damage) through shields, and protective abilities such as Androxus's Reversal and Zhin's Counter.
Ability Video
Ability Placeholder Q

Dragon Stance

Description

Unleash your Hellkite claws and drain your energy. Requires at least 1/3 of your energy to activate.

Details

Detailed Description
Unleash your Hellkite Claws to gain additional abilities. While in this stance, you are constantly consuming Energy. Requires at least 1 unit of Energy to activate.
  • Consumes 1/5 of your energy as initial cost.
  • Consumes 1 unit of Energy per 6s while active.
  • Regenerates 1 unit of Energy per 4.5s while inactive.
  • It takes 0.425s to switch to Hellkite Claws and 0.85s to switch back to Submachine Guns.
  • Note: Current bug causes Koga to consume energy in dragon stance with a higher rate than intended.
Ability Video
Ability Placeholder F

Agility

Description

Consume 1/3 of your energy to move faster and increase your jump height.

Details

Detailed Description
Increase your Movement Speed by 30% and increase your jump height for 4s. Consumes 1 unit of Energy.

Passive Wall Climbing

Hold Jump when running into a wall to climb it.
  • Passive portion can be used at any time and costs no Energy.
  • Unlike Maeve, this ability remains active while firing.
  • Can be used in both stances.
Ability Video

Cyclone Strike

Damage (each/per tick)3000 over 2s  
Description

Embody death, becoming ethereal and deal 1500 damage every 1s in an area around you as you move, bypassing shields.

Details

Detailed Description
Melt into the shadows, becoming Ethereal and dealing 1500 damage every 1s over 2s to anyone within 25 units of you. This damage bypasses Shields.

▶️ “You're already dead!” (Self/Enemy)

▶️ “Don't blink, you'll miss it!” (Ally)

  • This ability deals Area Damage.
  • Koga can move while channeling but cannot jump.
  • Has 1.1s activation time during which Koga can't move.
  • Stops Koga's momentum upon activation.
  • Cleanses all Status Effects.
  • Cancels Dragon Stance upon activation.
  • After channeling it takes .5s for Koga to become able to act normally again.
Ability Video


Talents[ | ]

Talent Koga AdrenalineJunkie
Adrenaline Junkie

Default Talent

Generate 1 Energy for every 160 damage done with your Submachine Guns.


Details

  • 70 hits (full clip) are worth approximately 2.15s of regeneration time.
Talent Koga BloodReaper
Blood Reaper

Unlocks at Mastery Level 2

Cyclone Strike deals 125% of its target's maximum Health as damage over its duration and your Movement Speed is increased by 25% during the attack.


Talent Koga DragonsFang
Dragon Fangs

Unlocks at Mastery Level 8

Dragon Stance consumes Health instead of Energy at a rate of 200 Health per second. Dragon Stance requires at least 300 Health to activate and automatically cancels at 15 Health.


Details

  • Dragon Stance cancels when Koga has 15 health left.
  • Koga is considered to be in combat while Dragon Stance is active.

Cards[ | ]

This is a list with all cards available to Koga:

Name Image Description Cooldown Category
Criminal Record Card Criminal Record Gain {3.5|3.5}% Lifesteal while in Dragon Stance. Ability Dragon Stance Dragon Stance
Gale Storm Card Gale Storm Generate {12.5|12.5}% Energy after earning a Killing Blow with Skewer. Ability Skewer Skewer
Guild Tactics Card Guild Tactics Heal for {160|160} after hitting at least one enemy with Skewer. Cooldown Icon2 5 Ability Skewer Skewer
Harsh Training Card Harsh Training Increase your maximum Health by {50|50}. WeaponAttack Koga Icon Armor / Weapon
Memento Card Memento Increase your maximum Ammo by {5|5}. WeaponAttack Koga Icon Armor / Weapon
Raw Talent Card Raw Talent Increase the Movement Speed boost of Agility by {4|4}%. Ability Agility Agility
Something To Prove Card Something To Prove Generate {10|10}% Energy after falling to or below 50% Health. Cooldown Icon2 10 WeaponAttack Koga Icon Armor / Weapon
Surprise! Card Surprise! Generate {5|5} Ammo after activating Shadow Step. Ability Shadow Step Shadow Step
Swift Hands Card Swift Hands Reduce the time to enter and exit Dragon Stance by {10|10}%. Ability Dragon Stance Dragon Stance
Tenacious Card Tenacious Heal for {40|40} after activating Shadow Step. Ability Shadow Step Shadow Step
Trained Killer Card Trained Killer While in Dragon Stance regenerate {6|6} Ammo every 1s. Ability Dragon Stance Dragon Stance
Trespasser Card Trespasser Increase your jump height by {20|20}% while Agility is active. Ability Agility Agility
Trigger Happy Card Trigger Happy Increase your Healing received by {5|5}% while firing your SMGs. WeaponAttack Koga Icon Armor / Weapon
Unyielding Card Unyielding Reduce the rate of Energy consumption while in Dragon Stance by {6|6}%. Ability Dragon Stance Dragon Stance
Wanted Card Wanted Regenerate {4|4} Ammo every 1s while Agility is active. Ability Agility Agility
Wind's Embrace Card Wind's Embrace Heal for {20|20} every 1s while Agility is active. Ability Agility Agility

Pre-Built Loadouts[ | ]

All of the following cards are in Koga's pre-built loadouts:


Adrenaline Junkie
Card Trigger Happy


Trigger Happy
Rare
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Rare


Increase your Healing received by 15% while firing your SMGs.
3



Card Memento


Memento
Epic
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Epic


Increase your maximum Ammo by 20.
4



Card Trespasser


Trespasser
Common
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Common


Increase your jump height by 20% while Agility is active.
1



Card Tenacious


Tenacious
Epic
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Epic


Heal for 160 after activating Shadow Step.
4



Card Surprise!


Surprise!
Rare
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Rare


Generate 15 Ammo after activating Shadow Step.
3



Blood Reaper
Card Unyielding


Unyielding
Epic
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Epic


Reduce the rate of Energy consumption while in Dragon Stance by 24%.
4



Card Tenacious


Tenacious
Epic
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Epic


Heal for 160 after activating Shadow Step.
4



Card Swift Hands


Swift Hands
Uncommon
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Uncommon


Reduce the time to enter and exit Dragon Stance by 20%.
2



Card Gale Storm


Gale Storm
Rare
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Rare


Generate 37.5% Energy after earning a Killing Blow with Skewer.
3



Card Harsh Training


Harsh Training
Uncommon
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Uncommon


Increase your maximum Health by 100.
2



Dragon Fangs
Card Wind's Embrace


Wind's Embrace
Rare
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Rare


Heal for 60 every 1s while Agility is active.
3



Card Harsh Training


Harsh Training
Epic
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Epic


Increase your maximum Health by 200.
4



Card Swift Hands


Swift Hands
Uncommon
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Uncommon


Reduce the time to enter and exit Dragon Stance by 20%.
2



Card Criminal Record


Criminal Record
Rare
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Rare


Gain 10.5% Lifesteal while in Dragon Stance.
3



Card Raw Talent


Raw Talent
Rare
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Rare


Increase the Movement Speed boost of Agility by 12%.
3


Cosmetic Items[ | ]

These are the Cosmetic Items currently available for Koga:

Champion Skin Collections[ | ]

Default
Icons Character Model
Koga Collection Render Default Icon
Koga Weapon Default Submachine Guns Icon
Koga Default
Weapon Default Submachine Guns
Rarity Common
Availability Standard
Release July 18, 2018
Cost Free
Voicelines Koga voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Cost Free
Voicelines Koga voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Character Model

Koga Default

Exile
Icons Character Model
Koga Collection Render Exile Icon
Koga Weapon Exile Submachine Guns Icon
Koga Exile
Weapon Exile Submachine Guns
Rarity Uncommon
Availability Standard
Release July 18, 2018
Cost 60,000 Currency Gold  •  300 Currency Crystals  •  Colossal Chest  •  Feudal Chest  •  Legendary Champion Chest  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Bounty Store  •  Currency Ticket
(Exile Koga Collection)
Voicelines Koga voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Cost 60,000 Currency Gold  •  300 Currency Crystals  •  Colossal Chest  •  Feudal Chest  •  Legendary Champion Chest  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Bounty Store  •  Currency Ticket
(Exile Koga Collection)
Voicelines Koga voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Character Model

Koga Exile

Prototype
Icons Character Model
Koga Collection Render Prototype Icon
Koga Weapon Prototype's Zap Daddies Icon
Koga Prototype
Weapon Prototype's Zap Daddies
Rarity Epic
Availability Exclusive
Release October 23, 2018
Cost Diamond Chest  •  Tales of Heroism Chest  •  Helios Force Chest  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Bounty Store  •  Currency Ticket
(Prototype Koga Collection)
Voicelines Prototype Koga voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Cost Diamond Chest  •  Tales of Heroism Chest  •  Helios Force Chest  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Bounty Store  •  Currency Ticket
(Prototype Koga Collection)
Voicelines Prototype Koga voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Character Model

Koga Prototype

Omega
Icons Character Model
Koga Collection Render Omega Icon
Koga Weapon Omega Dusters Icon
Koga Omega
Weapon Omega Dusters
Rarity Epic
Availability Exclusive
Release April 3, 2019
Cost 800 Currency Crystals  •  Diamond Chest  •  Emporium Chest  •  Outlaw's Spoils Chest  •  Past Events Chest  •  Relics of War Chest  •  Into the Vault Chest  •  Currency Ticket  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Omega Koga Bundle (400 Currency Crystals)
(Omega Koga Collection)
Voicelines Omega Koga voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Cost 800 Currency Crystals  •  Diamond Chest  •  Emporium Chest  •  Outlaw's Spoils Chest  •  Past Events Chest  •  Relics of War Chest  •  Into the Vault Chest  •  Currency Ticket  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Omega Koga Bundle (400 Currency Crystals)
(Omega Koga Collection)
Voicelines Omega Koga voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Character Model

Koga Omega

Shore Patrol
Icons Character Model
Koga Collection Render Shore Patrol Icon
Koga Weapon Shore Patrol's Splash Blasters Icon
Koga Shore Patrol
Weapon Shore Patrol's Splash Blasters
Rarity Epic
Availability Exclusive
Release July 17, 2019
Cost Diamond Chest  •  Volcanic Islands Chest  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Shore Patrol Battle Pass
Level 10 Battle Pass Level

(Shore Patrol Koga Collection)
Voicelines Shore Patrol Koga voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Cost Diamond Chest  •  Volcanic Islands Chest  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Shore Patrol Battle Pass
Level 10 Battle Pass Level

(Shore Patrol Koga Collection)
Voicelines Shore Patrol Koga voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Character Model

Koga Shore Patrol

Beach Bash
Icons Character Model
Koga Collection Render Beach Bash Icon
Koga Weapon Beach Bash's Splash Blasters 3000 Icon
Koga Beach Bash
Weapon Beach Bash's Splash Blasters 3000
Rarity Epic
Availability Limited
Release July 17, 2019
Cost Item can no longer be obtained by this. Shore Patrol Battle Pass
Level 30 Plus Track Level

(Beach Bash Koga Collection)
Voicelines Shore Patrol Koga voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Cost Item can no longer be obtained by this. Shore Patrol Battle Pass
Level 30 Plus Track Level

(Beach Bash Koga Collection)
Voicelines Shore Patrol Koga voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Character Model

Koga Beach Bash

Eternal Retribution
Icons Character Model
Koga Collection Render Eternal Retribution Icon
Koga Weapon Eternal Submachine Guns Icon
Koga Eternal Retribution
Weapon Eternal Submachine Guns
Rarity Epic
Availability Exclusive
Release January 6, 2021
Cost 800 Currency Crystals  •  Pandemonium Chest  •  Diamond Chest  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Eternal Pyre Battle Pass Level 1 Battle Pass Level
(Eternal Retribution Koga Collection)
Voicelines Eternal Retribution Koga voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Cost 800 Currency Crystals  •  Pandemonium Chest  •  Diamond Chest  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Eternal Pyre Battle Pass Level 1 Battle Pass Level
(Eternal Retribution Koga Collection)
Voicelines Eternal Retribution Koga voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Character Model

Koga Eternal Retribution

Dark Retribution
Icons Character Model
Koga Collection Render Dark Retribution Icon
Koga Weapon Dark Submachine Guns Icon
Koga Dark Retribution
Weapon Dark Submachine Guns
Rarity Epic
Availability Exclusive
Release January 6, 2021
Cost Diamond Chest  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Eternal Pyre Battle Pass Level 70 Battle Pass Level
(Dark Retribution Koga Collection)
Voicelines Eternal Retribution Koga voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Cost Diamond Chest  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Eternal Pyre Battle Pass Level 70 Battle Pass Level
(Dark Retribution Koga Collection)
Voicelines Eternal Retribution Koga voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Character Model

Koga Dark Retribution

Bossfight
Icons Character Model
Koga Collection Render Bossfight Icon
Koga Weapon Bossfight's Submachine Guns Icon
Koga Bossfight
Weapon Bossfight's Submachine Guns
Rarity Epic
Availability Exclusive
Release May 5, 2022
Cost Electronica Chest  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Prime Gaming
(Bossfight Koga Collection)
Voicelines Bossfight Koga voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️ •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Cost Electronica Chest  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Prime Gaming
(Bossfight Koga Collection)
Voicelines Bossfight Koga voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️ •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Character Model

Koga Bossfight

Bloody Bakemono
Icons Character Model
Koga Collection Render Bloody Bakemono Icon
Koga Weapon Scarlet Shooters Icon
Koga Bloody Bakemono
Weapon Bloody Bakemono
Rarity Epic
Availability Exclusive
Release February 23, 2023
Cost 400 Currency Crystals  •  Emporium Chest
(Bloody Bakemono Koga Collection)
Voicelines Koga voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Cost 400 Currency Crystals  •  Emporium Chest
(Bloody Bakemono Koga Collection)
Voicelines Koga voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Character Model

Koga Bloody Bakemono

Golden
Icons Character Model
Koga Collection Render Golden Icon
Koga Weapon Golden Submachine Guns Icon
Koga Golden
Weapon Golden Submachine Guns
Rarity Legendary
Availability Mastery
Release July 18, 2018
Cost Rewarded at Mastery Level 50
(Golden Koga Collection)
Voicelines Koga voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Cost Rewarded at Mastery Level 50
(Golden Koga Collection)
Voicelines Koga voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Character Model

Koga Golden

Emotes[ | ]

Default
Icon Character Model
Koga Emote Icon
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Common
Availability Standard
Release {{{release}}}
Cost Free
Cost Free
Character Model

Push Ups
Icon Character Model
Koga Emote Icon
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Rare
Availability Exclusive
Release {{{release}}}
Cost Colossal Chest  •  Flair Chest  •  Helios Force Chest  •  Currency Ticket
Cost Colossal Chest  •  Flair Chest  •  Helios Force Chest  •  Currency Ticket
Character Model

Guffaw
Icon Character Model
Koga Emote Icon
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Rare
Availability Exclusive
Release {{{release}}}
Cost Flair Chest  •  Currency Ticket  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. End Times Event: Collect 190 Chrono-Shards
Cost Flair Chest  •  Currency Ticket  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. End Times Event: Collect 190 Chrono-Shards
Character Model

Shadow Boxing
Icon Character Model
Koga Emote Icon
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Rare
Availability Exclusive
Release {{{release}}}
Cost Flair Chest  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Battle Byte Battle Pass Level 37 Battle Pass Level
Cost Flair Chest  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Battle Byte Battle Pass Level 37 Battle Pass Level
Character Model

Stealth Mode
Icon Character Model
Koga Emote Icon
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Legendary
Availability Exclusive
Release {{{release}}}
Cost Flair Chest  •  Little Box of Horrors Chest  •  Currency Ticket
(Roaming Emote)
Cost Flair Chest  •  Little Box of Horrors Chest  •  Currency Ticket
(Roaming Emote)
Character Model

MVP Poses[ | ]

Default
Icon Character Model
Koga MVP Icon
Koga Default
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Common
Availability Standard
Release {{{release}}}
Cost Free
Cost Free
Character Model

Koga Default

Catch Ya Later
Icon Character Model
Koga MVP Icon
Koga MVP Catch Ya Later
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Rare
Availability Exclusive
Release {{{release}}}
Cost Colossal Chest  •  Flair Chest  •  Helios Force Chest  •  Currency Ticket
Cost Colossal Chest  •  Flair Chest  •  Helios Force Chest  •  Currency Ticket
Character Model

Koga MVP Catch Ya Later

Strike Pose
Icon Character Model
Koga MVP Icon
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Legendary
Availability Exclusive
Release {{{release}}}
Cost Flair Chest  •  Currency Ticket
Item can no longer be obtained by this. Battle Pass 2 Level 54 Battle Pass Level
(Animated MVP Pose)
Cost Flair Chest  •  Currency Ticket
Item can no longer be obtained by this. Battle Pass 2 Level 54 Battle Pass Level
(Animated MVP Pose)
Character Model

Trivia[ | ]


Lore

  • Prior to joining the Thousand Hands Guild, Koga was a thief.[2]
  • Koga appears to have had previous encounters with Lex and Buck based on kill taunts directed towards them.[3]
  • Koga's updated splash art being set in Ascension Peak is just a "fun map tie in" and seemingly isn't actually canon as having happened there.[4]
  • Though Koga's outfit has some resemblances to Rei's, the two have no connection whatsoever.[5]
  • Based on a dev statement revealing Viktor to be around 5'9 or 175cm tall and comparing it to model sizes in-game and out of game, it was discovered that Koga would be around 5'8 or 172cm tall.


Cameos

Koga appears in the following content:

Notable Characters that appear in Koga's own content includes:


References


Concepts

  • Early concepts for Koga show a number of alternate designs.[6][7]
  • As Koga's design neared finalization, there were still some differences, such as Koga's claws being kept around his elbows when not in use.[8][9]
  • The card Harsh Training originally featured Koga sitting on a rock while still wearing his mask under the waterfall.[10][11]


Other

  • Koga and Zhin's base footstep sounds originated from a cat's stomach being rubbed.
  • Koga's codename was "Ninja", though his actual name was decided on very early, so his codename wasn't really used much.[12]
  • Koga was designed specifically to appeal to Naruto fans; this most likely being the reason he so closely resembles the character Kaksahi.[13]


Champion Skins

  • Koga Collection Render Exile Icon Exile


  • Koga Collection Render Prototype Icon Prototype
    • This skin's death response to Makoa "*grunt* Mutants... ruining this city..." (▶️) is a reference to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
    • Many voice lines from this skin reference various aspects of gangster and New York culture.






Videos[ | ]

Ability Breakdown[ | ]

Lore Cinematic[ | ]

Behind the Scenes[ | ]

Changelog[ | ]


  • Talents
    • Talent Koga AdrenalineJunkie Adrenaline Junkie
      • Increased Damage needed to generate 1 energy from 80 ➞ 160
  • Cards
    • Criminal Record
      • Reduce energy gain on Killing Blows {15|15}% ➞ {12.5|12.5}%
    • Gale Storm
      • Gain {5|5}% Lifesteal while in Dragon Stance ➞ {3.5|3.5}%
  • General - Wall Running
    • Koga can run up walls.
      • 400 ➞ 525
  • Abilities
    • WeaponAttack Koga Icon Submachine Guns Damage Falloff
      • These guns have a maximum Ammo count of 70 and are fully effective up to 80 units.
        • 80 ➞ 75
  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed an issue where Koga’s Exile skin was not purchasable for Gold or Crystals.
  • Abilities
    • WeaponAttack Koga Icon Submachine Guns
      • Current: Dual Submachine Guns that fire two rounds every 0.06s, each dealing 36 damage.
        • Increased damage per hit 36 ➞ 38
  • Talents
    • Talent Koga BloodReaper Blood Reaper
      • Increased Damage to targets 115% ➞ 125%
      • Increased bonus movement speed 15% ➞ 25%
      • Now increased Ultimate Charge rate by 15%
  • Abilities
    • WeaponAttack Koga Icon Submachine Guns
      • Damage decreased per shot 40 ➞ 36
  • Bug Fixes
    • Updated description on Guild Tactics card to note that the heal should not occur multiple times in one instance of Skewer.
  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed an issue where Fernando’s Ultimate would not stop Koga from losing Health at 1500 Health or below when in Dragon Stance with the Dragon Fangs talent equipped.
  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed an issue where the Shore Patrol and Beach Bash Splash Blasters would play the weapon tail audio globally.
  • Talents
    • Adrenaline Junkie
    • Increased damage threshold per energy point 70 ➞ 80
  • Cards
    • Trigger Happy [Wep/Armor]
      • Reduced healing {10|10}% ➞ {5|5}%
    • Surprise [Shadow Step/Skewer]
      • Reduced ammo generation {6|6} ➞ {5|5}
    • Tenacious [Shadow Step/Skewer]
      • Reduced Healing {60|60} ➞ {40|40}
    • Memento [Wep/Armor]
      • Reduced Ammo Increase {10|10} ➞ {5|5}
  • Health
    • Increased base Health 1900 ➞ 2000
  • Abilities
    • WeaponAttack Koga Icon Sub-Machine Guns
      • Reduced damage falloff at range
      • Reduced weapon spread at range
    • Ability Dragon Stance Dragon Stance
      • Now costs 20 energy to switch into Dragon Stance
      • Decrease rate of energy decay by 40%
  • Cards
    • Gale Storm
      • Increased energy gain on Killing Blows {10|10}% ➞ {15|15}%
    • Memento
      • OLD: Generate {2|2}% Ultimate charge after getting a Killing Blow
      • NEW: Increase your maximum Ammo by {10|10}
  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed an issue with Koga’s Gale Storm card description.
    • Updated effective range of Submachine Guns in the Advanced description of the ability to be the correct value.
    • Fixed an issue where Koga would play incorrect animations if he used his Ultimate while in Dragon Stance.
  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed an issue where Koga’s Skewer ability would sometimes not fire properly at low energy levels (especially when using the Dragon Fangs talent).
    • Fixed an issue where Koga’s abilities could sometimes consume energy but not activate properly on higher ping values (especially Shadow Step).
  • General
    • Slightly increased base movement speed
  • Abilities
    • Ability Shadow Step Shadow Step
      • Increased momentum carry after Shadow Step ends.
    • Ability Cyclone Strike Cyclone Strike
      • Koga now remains immune until Cyclone Strike has finished.
  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed an issue where Koga could not properly use Cyclone Strike while in Dragon Stance.
    • Fixed an issue where Koga would play incorrect animations if he used his Ultimate while in Dragon Stance.
  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed an issue for Koga where his summer weapons are now playing their tail sounds globally

This change was suggested by Assembly of Champions

  • Increased ultimate charge rate .004 ➞ 0.0056 (40%). Matches other flanks.
  • Talents
    • Blood Reaper
      • No longer increases ultimate charge rate
      • Koga now moves 15% Faster during Cyclone Strike
      • Increased damage to 115% of targets health
  • Abilities
    • Ability Agility Agility
      • Reduced bonus 50% ➞ 30%
  • Abilities
    • WeaponAttack Koga Icon Sub Machine Guns
      • Reverted Submachine Clip Size decrease 60 ➞ 70
    • WeaponAttack Koga Icon 2 Hellkite Claws
      • Reduced Projectile Size
  • Talents
    • Dragon Fangs
      • 150 ➞ 200 Health per second
  • Talents
    • Master of Arms removed
    • Dragon Fangs health consumption per second reduced 200 ➞ 150
    • Dragon Fangs now unlocked at Champion Mastery Level 8
    • Blood Reaper – NEW: Cyclone Strike charges 15% faster and now deals up to 100% of target’s health as damage over its duration.
    • Submachine Guns ammo capacity reduced 70 ➞ 60
    • Time in/out of Dragon Stance reduced by 15%
    • Hellkite Claws damage increased 600 ➞ 650
    • Hellkite Claws projectile speed increased by 10%
    • Skewer damage increased 600 ➞ 700
  • Cards
    • Surprise! ammo regeneration reduced {8|8} ➞ {6|6}
    • Guild Tactics – NEW: Hits with Skewer restore {160|160} Health
    • Guild Tactics now has a 5s cooldown on its effect
    • Memento – NEW: Kills grant {2|2}% Ultimate Charge
    • Unyielding –NEW: Reduce energy consumption by {6|6}% while in Dragon Stance
  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed an issue where Koga's guns could be heard by all players on the map.
  • Hellkite Claws
    • Increased Range by 15%
    • Increased Projectile Speed by 15%
  • Talents
    • Master of Arms
      • Reduced chance of hits to cost no ammo 100% ➞ 50%
  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed an issue where Koga could use both Agility and Shadow Step with a single bar of Energy
  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed Koga Skewer dealing damage through thin walls.
  • Koga was added to the game.


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